Sentence examples for remained in flight from inspiring English sources

At MIT, Hoburg led a team that created an inexpensive, unpiloted aerial vehicle (UAV) that can keep itself aloft for more than five days — longer than any gasoline-powered autonomous aircraft has remained in flight.

Malaysia Airlines flight 370 continued to send automatic status transmissions for hours after the plane lost contact with ground control, possibly indicating the plane remained in flight during that time, unnamed US officials told reporters.

Weighing in at just under 150 pounds, the vehicle is powered by a 5-horsepower gasoline engine and can keep itself aloft for more than five days — longer than any gasoline-powered autonomous aircraft has remained in flight, the researchers say.

However, Inmarsat satellites picked up tracking information suggesting it remained in flight until at least 8 11 a.m.

The thought at the time was that an aircraft, fueled by the sun, could potentially remain in flight indefinitely.

But because they're supposed to remain in flight for days, weeks, or even longer, they must rely on solar power and batteries to stay aloft.

"When I was brought in, my remit was to make sure the club remained in the top flight," Lennon said.

The Latics remained in the top flight until their relegation in 2013, which was confirmed three days after the greatest day in their history, when they beat Manchester City in the FA Cup final.

Though Birmingham remained in the top flight for 18 seasons, they struggled in the league, with much reliance placed on England goalkeeper Harry Hibbs to make up for the lack of goals, Bradford excepted, at the other end.

With managers such as Jack Charlton and then Willie McFaul, Newcastle remained in the top-flight, until key players such as Waddle, Beardsley and Paul Gascoigne were sold, and the team was relegated once more at in 1989.

There are four and a half hours remaining in the flight.